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    Blue Strawberry

    3.7 (65 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 12:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    St Louis Swing
    Wanda H.

    Enjoyed myself a bit more this time. Might've just been ME before. Enjoyed two tasty cocktails and shared some appetizers between 3 of us. The food was good again this time. The service was pretty good, though not the fastest. I enjoy the smallness of this venue. The sound was good and listening to Beth Bombara was enjoyable.

    Brussel sprout small plates.
    MaryAnn B.

    Quaint old building on the edge of Central West End. Went for a show. If you're going to get something off of the menu, get there early as it gets really busy the closer to show time. The servers were doing their best to get orders out before the performance started. Did mostly well. The menu is not large but includes appetizers, small plates, salads and entrees. Bar menu has usual offerings with a few unique cocktails. Show ran for about 1 1/2 hours on small stage. Ask the owner where the name comes from. Nice evening.

    Jacklyn L.

    Overall it was ok. You come here for the amazing artists who do small, intimate shows. We came and saw Nicholas Brooks, renowned jazz musician and performer. The vibes are great for the performance, dim lights and cozy setting where the artist can walk around and talk with the audience. The food, however, was ok. We ordered the fried ravioli and calamari. Fried ravioli was very dry and the calamari was average. The service was a little slow (although it was during the show, so I understand the challenges of that). Overall, it's a great place to vibe and see excellent performers.

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    Kyle C.

    This is a hidden gem in the St Louis area!!! Awesome atmosphere and staffing!!! The food was decent, however the artist over shadowed everything else

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    Maddie W.

    Blue Strawberry is a cool spot! Came by for a show (Astrolove) but really liked the vibe of the place. Great spot to check out if you're looking for live music in STL. The service staff takes pride in working there--they were efficient and conversational. I ate before I arrived so I only grabbed an order of fries (which were great) & their Aviation cocktail. Great experience!

    Michael McDermott is an amazing songwriter & musician!

    First time at this venue. The sound was awesome! The service was exceptional & the food was really good. Perfect place to hear live music. Seeing Michael McDermott perform was fabulous!

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    Camila M.

    The food and upbeat music brought my husband and I to this lounge to celebrate our anniversary. The waiters & waitresses' brought an enthusiastic means to the name "Blue Strawberry".

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    Rejoice O.

    I love, love, love this neighborhood piano bar and restaurant! Their food is absolutely delicious! There are weekly shows here from Broadway to Jazz to Blue Grass, local talent to Tony award winners, etc...quite the variety for every music taste. My absolute favorite is karaoke night on Fridays, and if you play an instrument or sing, there is also an open mic night on Sunday nights! The staff is great, the ambiance is wonderful, and it's the best place in the neighborhood for a night cap as well!

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    Cute space. Good food. Really sweet neighborhood vibe with an old school comforting kind of crowd. Love it. Get the chicken!

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    The place needs more servers. Had to wait 45 mins for drink. Also the seating does not allow for everyone to see the stage

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    Packed to the point of dangerous, food average at best for an above average price considering the cover charge.

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    The food is too salty. The workers look tired. (They even look sloppy). The building is dirty and old-looking.

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    I have to be honest with you. I didn't know anything about St. Louis before I visited here for a…read morefew days. I certainly wasn't expecting the food scene to be so excellent. I had my first dinner of my stay at Olive + Oak, and it blew me away from the moment I laid my eyes on it. From the unsuspecting street outside, the giant windows glow with the warm, sparkling light from within. An elegant dining room with a beautiful bar and a good amount of hustle and bustle. I felt like I was at an upscale New Orleans joint. Very cozy. Service was just as beautiful. Our server was extremely nice, new the menu backwards and forwards, and rattled off the nightly specials without hesitation. And on top of all of that, when we were getting some stuff to-go, she threw in more bread for us! You can't train that level of service. That's just a good person. Onto the food. We started off with the Blue Crab Gratin (calabrian chili, celery + pretzel bread). This was ooey, gooey, cheesy, delicious, had a fair amount of crab in it, had a nice little kick, and the sliced, crunchy pretzel bread dippers were exquisite. Something seasonal that isn't on their menu anymore, we ordered an Okonomiyaki, which is a savory Japanese pancake, basically, covered in sauce. Wow, this thing was done well. Very reminiscent of the authentic thing I've had in Japan. Very nice. Another dish that isn't on the menu anymore, the Catfish dish. It was slightly Asian and on top of some sort of risotto rice. I can't remember exactly, but I do remember that it was very well cooked, had a nice char. An eclectic dish that came together very nicely. I also got to try some of the Rabbit Crepe (port wine braised rabbit, blueberry, fennel, arugula + kenny's bleu gouda crepe). Some people might shudder at the idea of eating rabbit. Those people need to grow up. Rabbit is one of the most succulent, delicious meats out there, and in this wonderful flavor combination, in a crepe. This chef is genius. I could have downed two of these things. We finished off the night with the recommended Cloud Cake (vanilla chiffon cake, coconut pastry cream, coconut + whipped cream icing). This thing was de-ca-dent. A nice, thicc sponge, a very coconuty cream, and a whipped icing with lots of coconut pulp in it. So heavenly. Overall, my socks were blown off. Not only does St. Louis have good food, this was a better meal than I had in Nashville and Kansas City. Who would have guessed. I would love to come back.

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    Get a reservation or get there early…read more I had a BEAUTIFUL Sunday morning here. I checked the reservation online and they had a 10 AM opening and a line before they were even open. We sat outside , our server was wonderful and they were so helpful and accommodating. First I ordered the Dive Bar Coffee which just wasn't for me so i got the Dottie (with the good crunchy ice) instead and it was wonderful! (They even took the first one off and i didn't even ask, thoughtful. ) Food was delicious. My Hashbrown was delicious and crispy and seasoned and mm. And the salmon was yummy. My date got the baked eggs and loved it as well (they make their bread so will be back just to have bread). We also got the ButterScotch Budino for dessert. As someone who isn't a fan of pudding , this was goooooood. Salty, sweet and crumbling that cookie into it (per their suggestion), worth it. Their menu is seasonal so check before you go, but definitely go.

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